SDI Import a Horse Into Ireland in 2026

IMPORT A HORSE INTO IRELAND

2026
When an Owner or Operator imports a horse into Ireland or becomes the Owner or Operator of a horse born in Ireland with an identification document (passport) issued by a Passport Issuing Organisation (PIO) in another country, they must lodge the passport with an appropriate Irish PIO within 30 days for entry into the DAFM Central Equine Database. For a foreign-bred or foreign-registered warmblood horse, SDI is the appropriate PIO.

Complete this form and send the passport to Studbook Development Ireland for processing. SDI is required under Irish law to submit the information provided on this form to the DAFM Central Equine Database and to store the data in SDI's secure database.
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Mobile Number*
- Nationality*
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  Town/CityCounty/State/Province
  
  Eircode/Post Code/Zip CodeCountry
- I'm the Owner of the horse.I'm the Keeper in Ireland or Northern Ireland, and I hold a valid Equine Premises Registration Number (EPRN) or Equine Establishment Number (EEN) in my name.I'm the Operator, so I have responsibility for the horse and all decision-making related to it.Other
- Equine Premises Registration Number (EPRN) or Equine Establishment Number (EEN).*
- YesNo

- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Nationality*
- Mobile Number*
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  Town/CityCounty/State/Province
  
  Eircode/Post Code/Zip CodeCountry
- Name of Co-Owner*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Nationality*
- Mobile Number*
- Email*
  example@example.com
- Address*
  
  Street Address
  
  Street Address Line 2
  
  Town/CityCounty/State/Province
  
  Eircode/Post Code/Zip CodeCountry
- The Keeper has the Premises on which the equine is kept, and has a valid EPRN or EEN.
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Equine Premises Registration Number (EPRN) or Equine Establishment Number (EEN).*
- Mobile Number of Keeper
- An Operator is a person who has responsibility for the equine and all decision-making related to it.
- Name*
  
  First NameLast Name
- Mobile Number*
- Horse Name*
- UELN *
- Microchip Number*
- Colour*
- SEX*
- What do you get for your fee?
  
  You will receive the following services for your fee:
  - We will WhatsApp you and let you know when the passport arrives.
  - The passport will be inspected to ensure it's a valid document.
  - Your horse's details (UELN, microchip number, etc) will be entered in to the DAFM Central Database and SDI's secure database.
  - Your horse's human food chain status as recorded in the passport and databases will be verified and reconciled, if needed.
  - The details of the Owner, Operator, and Keeper will be entered into the two databases.
  - The passport will be stamped showing that it has been lodged with SDI.
  - An ownership label will be inserted, signed, and stamped in the passport.
  - Your horse's passport will be promptly returned to the Operator by Express Post with Tracking.
  - We will send you by WhatsApp a photo of your parcel and the tracking number.
  - All prices are inclusive of VAT at 23%.
- €86.10 - Posted in 5 business days guaranteed€123 - Posted next business day guaranteed€246 - While-You-Wait 1-hour Service guaranteed (by appointment only)
- €18.45 - Express PostNo Post - Only For While-You-Wait 1-Hour Service or Pick-Up at the SDI Office
- How to make a payment:
  
  SDI will send you an online invoice with a payment link. Please click on the link we send you, or use our bank details to make a transfer now:
  
  Account: Studbook Development Ireland
  
  IBAN: ie69revo99036098879742
  
  BIC: revoie23
- I understand that to comply with the law, SDI must obtain, record, and store information about my name, postal address, email address, telephone number, and Equine Registered Premises Number (EPRN). I understand that SDI must share this information with the Department of Agriculture, Food & the Marine (DAFM). This information must be held by SDI for a period of at least 35 years or at least 2 years from the date of communication of the equine’s death. Information about my horse will be held in perpetuity.
  
  For the sole purpose of payment, I consent to SDI obtaining my credit/debit card details for one-time processing of the fee. I understand that the credit/debit card details will not be recorded or stored by SDI.
  
  I understand that I have the right to access my information held by SDI, to have any inaccuracies corrected, and to have my information deleted if SDI is not required by the law to retain the information.
  
  I understand that I can withdraw this consent at any time by emailing passport@sdi.horse.
- I agree to the above Terms and Conditions.
- Signature (sign on your phone using your finger, or sign on a computer using a mouse or trackpad)*
  
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Studbook Development Ireland
14 Carrowgar
Ogonnelloe, Scarriff, Co Clare
Voice Only: 061.526.831 / +353.61.526.831
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IMPORT A HORSE INTO IRELAND

The Keeper has the Premises on which the equine is kept, and has a valid EPRN or EEN.

An Operator is a person who has responsibility for the equine and all decision-making related to it.